Garmin vívoactive HR vs. BOSS Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and BOSS Classic. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. BOSS Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm -
Height 57 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 48.2 g 91 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Pedometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Activity, steps taken
Watch Movement - Quartz
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard Text messages preview
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Type Colour OLED - monochrome
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Details Black Stainless steel | Rose gold
Dial Colour - Black
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 21 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 131-203 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour Black Black | Brown
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Technology Lithium -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR BOSS Classic
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data clip
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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